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  • Ridley Rush

    You are invited to join us for our 10th Annual Ridley Rush 5K/1-Mile Walk/Run presented by Chick-Fil-A.  This family fun run aims to raise awareness for the endangered Kemp's Ridley Sea Turtle.  The Ridley Rush route will take you through the beautiful and scenic Mitte Cultural District and Gladys Porter Zoo as you experience what a baby sea turtle must endure in its rush to the ocean. As federal and state funds have dwindled over the years, this direct funding has become mission-critical to sustain Kemp’s Ridley Project and provide support to other sea turtle projects. The Kemp’s Ridley Project has both [...]

  • Kids Appreciation Day

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    22nd Annual Kids Appreciation Day Presented by H-E-B Join us at the Gladys Porter Zoo for our 22nd Annual Kids Appreciation Day! Designed to give Rio Grande Valley families a fun, educational day together while preparing for the upcoming school year, this event features free backpack giveaways, interactive learning stations, raffles, and new zoo attractions. Event Overview & Admission Details Date: Saturday, July 25, 2026 Time: 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Location: Gladys Porter Zoo | Brownsville, Texas Admission Discounts & Special Passes H-E-B Coupon: Pick up a "Child Free with Paid Adult" admission coupon (for ages 2–13) at any H-E-B [...]

  • Brownsville Discount Days

    Save Big During Gladys Porter Zoo Discount Weekends! Gladys Porter Zoo shows their appreciation to the community by offering special discount admission prices for select weekends only. Guests can enjoy incredible savings from 62 to 89 percent off regular admission rates and step into the Zoo’s newest, wildly immersive attractions! Wild Explorer VR Experience brings global wildlife up close, while the canopy skywalk in El Mundo Huasteco y Totonaco puts you directly beneath roaming ocelots. Admission for Brownsville residents will be only $2.00 per adult or child on September 11th, 12th and 13th, offered in special appreciation of the City of [...]

  • Wild Tales

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    One of the highest zoo attendance days for November is the day we hold our literacy event, Wild Tales. Over 3,000 people are present for the literacy and reading activities. The live animals and children’s book authors are the two main draws to the event. Over 1,000 children’s books are given out free to young readers. The Zoo also offers a discounted school admission rate for all guests on this day: $6.00 for elementary and middle school students, $6.00 for high school and college students, and $7.00 for adults. The event is free with paid Zoo admission. Members get in free. [...]